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How do the two brands compare to each other? I'm looking at audiogon and ebay and the pricing appear to be fairly similiar. If we compare the Rotel RB-1080 to the Parasound 2250 or the Halo A51 how do each stack up against each other? I also posted this in the Rotel subforum but I thought I'd also get some responses from those with the Parasound equipment and why they chose Parasound instead of Rotel
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It's a combination of features, costmetics, and where you're located. Rotel is possibly less expensive to customers in the Eurpoean Union, since it's an EU make (Made in the UK). Likewise, Parasound is an American brand.
I have owned both Parasound and Rotel equipment. They're both very good. Parasound Halo is definitely more "luxorious" (it looks better)...
Rotel now has digital amps (based on the Danish Bang et Olufsen ASP module). I think Parasound has some catching up to do in this area... I'm tempted to suggest that you should go with a digital amp and Rotel for this very reason...
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I started out with a Rotel RMB-1095. It was a great amp and built like a tank. However, I switched to the Parasound A51 after auditioning it in my home. I find it quite a step up from the Rotel. Much tighter/stronger bass as well as more dynamic then the Rotel. But they are both great amps IMHO.Mitch
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Funny, I bought my Halo A51 after auditioning the latest Rotel digital amps. I don't like the fact that the Rotel doesn't have balanced inputs/outputs. I found the A51 had a more transparent top end and more liquid midrange.Comment
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That's a good point! You're definitely right about the XLRs. XLRs are a MUST when it comes to longer runs for the subwoofers or amps placed next to the speakers.Originally posted by nbourbaki
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I thought that Rotel and Parasound had similar sounds and my final choice came down to those two. I selected my Parasound 2205 and 1500 because I got a good used deal on them. You'll probably be happy with either brand.Comment
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